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The Sheriff’s Department is mandated to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth and to serve and protect the citizens of Suffolk County.
We accomplish this mission by:
- Maintaining safe and secure custody and control of inmates and pre-trial detainees.
- Enhancing public safety by seeking ways to effectively reduce offender recidivism.
- To meet the challenges presented by this obligation, we must set goals that inform and improve our relationship with both the public and each other.
Steven W. Tompkins, a member of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department since 2002, was appointed to serve as the Sheriff of Suffolk County on January 22nd, 2013 by Governor of Massachusetts, Deval Patrick.
As the Sheriff of Suffolk County, Tompkins manages all operations at the Suffolk County House of Correction, the Nashua Street Jail and the Civil Process Division. In addition to providing care, custody and rehabilitative support for inmates and pre–trial detainees, Tompkins also oversees a management, security and administrative staff of over 1,000.
Tour The Facilities
Here you can take a virtual tour of one of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department facilities.
Suffolk County Jail at Nashua Street
Suffolk County South Bay House of Correction
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What's New {Click On Tabs Below}
- 54th Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown, Boston
- Suffolk University Law School’s Suffolk Defenders Program
- COTA On the Job Training and Classroom Instruction
- SEP visiting Winthrop Harbormaster Department
This past Sunday, members of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department took part in the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of New England's 54th Annual August Moon Festival in Chinatown, Boston. Also known as the Harvest Festival, it is a time of giving thanks for the harvest and good crops, in addition to the celebration of joy and good health, since the arrival of autumn is thought to be a propitious season and the weather is usually conducive to good health and enjoyment. #WeAreSCSD #AugustMoonFestival
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This week, members of Suffolk University Law School’s Suffolk Defenders Program visited the Suffolk County Jail for a tour, which was conducted by Deputy Tom Maguire. Members of the Suffolk Defenders Program – a year-long criminal defense practice course available to final year law students – represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in the Boston Municipal Court. #WhatsUpWednesday #CriminalJustice
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Members of Correction Officer Training Academy Class 24-02 recently completed their on the job training and classroom instruction in advance of tomorrow's graduation. We look forward to celebrating them for their collective achievements, swearing them all into service, and welcoming them into the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department family. #WeAreSCSD
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Our Summer Enrichment Program participants had an awesome time visiting with the Winthrop Harbormaster Department, where they rode in patrol boats and learned about the Harbormaster's work in conjunction with the Winthrop Police and Fire Departments, Massachusetts State Police, U.S. Coast Guard and FEMA. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to learn about the Harbormaster Department's life-saving operations, seal protocols, and career opportunities. #WeAreSCSD #SummerEnrichmentProgram #LawEnforcement #Intership #PaidIntership #Opportunities #Winthrop
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Latest Press Releases
Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department press releases.
COTA On the Job Training and Classroom Instruction
Members of Correction Officer Training Academy Class 24-02 recently completed their on the job training and classroom instruction in advance of tomorrow’s graduation. We look forward […]
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Our monthly newsletter, "Common Ground."
Download the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department monthly newsletters called Common Ground – in PDF format.
